Mid to late 1970s. I remember them showing up when I was in high school and being amazed by the design, despite having worked with constant depression carbs on British cars for some time.
-D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:44 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I don't remember when Ford used the variable geometry carb (two barrel with > moving venturi and metering needles like a Strombery side draft), so that > could be an issue as well. > > However, the idle circuit is active up to maybe quarter throttle, much more > than you would think. > > Also, disconnect the EGR valve -- it it's stuck partially open, you will get > the same result. Might want to bang on it to shake it shut too. > > My brain is still a bit fuzzy I think from multiple surgeries this year, and > it's been a long, long time since I had a carbureted car.... > > Peter > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
